Abstract: A power architecture that uses an efficient intermediate power conversion stage between AC adaptor (and battery charger) and subsequent voltage regulators (VRs) (e.g., core VR) for processors for higher overall efficiency allowing for higher performance in a given thermal envelope and iso-system input power. Power losses from both the charger and the core VR are reduced by splitting the power as power to sustained high-power rails, and power to the rest of the platform power rails that have low residency in high-power states. The sustained high-power rails are placed under an intermediate power conversion topology which is directly powered by the adaptor. The rest of the rails along with charging of the battery are powered by the battery charger.

Abstract: A flexible listings search system can receive and return results for flexible listing searches. For example, the system can perform micro-flexible searches (e.g., plus or minus a few days) or super flexible searches (e.g., a time span in one or more months), using listing arrays that can be rapidly accessed to efficiently identify and return results. The search system can perform flexible destination searches for different categories of accommodations for display in a viewport.

Abstract: Described herein is a method and system for collective shopping wherein one or more than one user is involved in the decision making process of an online purchase. The style profile is built for each individual contributor by exposing them to a set of product images and analysing their inputs about their preferences. The analysis is performed at an attribute level to understand each style aesthetic in a deep and meaningful manner. A backend algorithm runs on the attribute level feedback given by each contributor to calculate their combined style performance at an attribute and product level. This input is taken and run across the annotated online catalogue to surface products that fit the style aesthetic of the combined audience.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to high-throughput systems and methods for the detection of ligand-blocking antibodies and for determining antibody potency.

Abstract: Described herein is a method by which more than one person is enabled to actively participate in the process of finalizing a real estate property either for purchase or rent. Each deciding party is enabled to create a custom style profile capturing their individual preferences at an attribute level by providing both visual and verbal feedback. A Collective Preferences Profile (CPP) is created by integrating the multiple style profiles of the chosen deciding parties. The generated CPP is then utilized to curate the different houses available and to surface those houses that are most likely to fit the aesthetic and requirements of the combined audience. The CPP evolves on an ongoing basis by active solicitation of feedback on properties viewed or waitlisted to accommodate changing preferences and provide the most suited recommendation at any time.

Abstract: A conveying apparatus can comprise one or more support members defining an interior passage and a first plurality of apertures. A first cross-sectional area of the interior passage at a first end portion of a support area can be greater than a second cross-sectional area of the interior passage at a second end portion of the support area. A tube can extend within the interior passage and comprises a second plurality of apertures. Methods are also provided for conveying a ribbon with one or more support members.

Abstract: A system and method for efficient management of a search database for retrieving context-based information, system including a database and processor, wherein the database includes columnar database for storing a plurality of documents, an ontological database configured to represent a plurality of concepts as nodes in a network and relationships between the concepts as edges between nodes and the search database configured to store an inverted index of the plurality of documents in the columnar database. Herein, the processor is configured to identify, using the ontological database, a set of concepts in each of the plurality of documents and store, in the search database, corresponding to a given document the set of concepts identified in the given document, and secondary concepts relating to the given document, wherein a secondary concept has a direct relationship in the network with at least one of the concepts in the set.

Abstract: Method and apparatus for controlling loads connected to a distributed energy generation system. The method and apparatus display a list of loads, load status, load control state, where the load control state is manipulated through a user interface displayed on a user device. The load control state defines the operation of a load depending upon the operational status of the distributed energy generation system.

Abstract: Embodiments are directed to a fluid collection system for collecting and transporting urine away from the body. The system includes a fluid collection device positionable at least proximate to a urethra of a female user. The device includes a fluid impermeable enclosure, a fluid permeable membrane, a reservoir at least partially defined by the enclosure and the membrane, a porous body disposed in the reservoir, and a drain tube coupled to an intermediate region of the enclosure. The reservoir may be configured to receive fluid discharged from the user through the fluid permeable membrane. The tube may be positioned and configured to drain the fluid that flows through the porous body. The system further includes a vacuum source configured to draw fluid from the device by applying at least a partial suction force to the reservoir of the device and a fluid collection container in fluid communication with the tube.

Abstract: A method described herein involves various operations directed toward network security. The operations include accessing transaction data describing network traffic associated with a web server during an interval. Based on a count of new transactions involving an online entity during the interval according to the transaction data, a short-term trend is determined for the online entity. The operations further include applying exponential smoothing to a history of transactions of the online entity to compute a long-term trend for the online entity. Based on a comparison between the short-term trend and the long-term trend for the online entity, an anomaly is detected with respect to the online entity in the network traffic associated with the web server. Responsive to detecting the anomaly, an access control is implemented between the online entity and the web server.

Abstract: Systems and methods are described for securing confidential content in a virtual meeting. In an example, a host can create a meeting agenda that identifies attendees and access restrictions for the meeting. A server can generate encryption keys corresponding to different confidentiality levels of content identified in the agenda. The encryption keys can be provided to user devices of the attendees based on the access permissions of the attendees. As the virtual meeting takes place, the server can encrypt confidential portions of the content stream for the meeting using the encryption keys. In an example, the server can also apply a machine learning algorithm to identify any confidential content in the content stream not previously identified. The server can encrypt additional confidential content where appropriate using encryption keys corresponding to the confidentiality level of the content.

Abstract: A fixation device includes a first anchor portion configured to join to a first bone portion, a second anchor portion configured to join to a second bone portion, and an intermediate component that extends between the first anchor portion and the second anchor portion. The intermediate component is configured to expand, contract, and angulate enabling constrained movement of the second bone portion with respect to the first bone portion. The second anchor portion has a larger configuration relative to the first anchor portion, thereby preventing the second bone portion from depressing below the first bone portion.

Abstract: The disclosed technology relates to a network agent for reporting to a network policy system. A network agent includes an agent enforcer and an agent controller. The agent enforcer is configured to implementing network policies on the system, access data associated with the implementation of the network policies on the system, and transmit, via an interprocess communication, the data to the agent controller. The agent controller is configured to generate a report including the data and transmit the report to a network policy system.

Abstract: A system and a method for facilitating a processing of a service request is provided. The method includes: accessing a plurality of previously received service requests; receiving a first new service request; determining a handling protocol for the first new service request; adding the received first new service request to the plurality of previously received service requests to generate an updated list of open service requests; and displaying a listing of a least a subset of the updated list of open service requests. The handling protocol includes a priority ranking of the first new service request and an identification of a proposed technician for resolving the corresponding problem. The determination of the handling protocol is performed by assigning weights to each of a set of predefined parameters and algorithmically combining the assigned weights to obtain an overall priority score.

Abstract: Receiving a dataset and parsing from the dataset an XP coordinate value on an x-axis, a YP coordinate value on a y-axis, and a ZP coordinate value on a z-axis all within a domain having 3-dimensional features. The x-axis and y-axis are perpendicular and define a horizontal earthbound main surface. The ZP coordinate value is on the z-axis perpendicular to the horizontal earthbound main surface. The XP, YP and ZP define a place associated with a 3-dimensional feature. Stored resource rules for places in the domain are accessed that indicate a first resource if the ZP has a first value, and a second resource if the ZP has a second value. One of the resource rules that applies to the place is identified based on XP, YP and ZP. A resource for the dataset is determined by applying the identified rule. The resource is caused to be transmitted.

Abstract: An embodiment may include persistent storage containing a plurality of software models and a plurality of entitlements thereto, wherein the software models include suite software models with associated downgrade rights. The embodiment may also involve: determining that a first suite software model contains a second suite software model; determining that the first suite software model is associated with a first set of downgrade rights to earlier versions thereof and the second suite software model is associated with a second set of downgrade rights to earlier versions thereof; sorting a list of the first suite software model, the earlier versions thereof, the second suite software model, and the earlier versions thereof in increasing order of version and height value; traversing the list to find a matching suite software model for a particular suite of the software applications; and assigning an entitlement for the matching suite software model to the particular suite.

Abstract: A circuit includes a reference voltage generator circuit and a regulation loop circuit having an output voltage terminal. The regulator circuit further includes a fault detection circuit having a first input terminal coupled to the output voltage regulator terminal of the regulation loop circuit. The fault detection circuit asserts, on an output terminal of the fault detection circuit, a fault flag signal responsive to a voltage on the first input terminal falling below a first threshold. A programmable filter is coupled between the reference voltage generator circuit and the regulation loop circuit and is coupled to the fault detection circuit. The programmable filter has a programmable time constant. The programmable filter responds to an assertion of the fault flag signal by decreasing the time constant.

Abstract: System and method for providing fault tolerance in virtualized computer systems use a first guest and a second guest running on virtualization software to produce outputs, which are produced when a workload is executed on the first and second guests. An output of the second guest is compared with an output of the first guest to determine if there is an output match. If there is no output match, the first guest is paused and a resynchronization of the second guest is executed to restore a checkpointed state of the first guest on the second guest. After the resynchronization of the second guest, the paused first guest is caused to resume operation.

Abstract: Systems and/or devices for efficient and intuitive methods for implementing artificial neural networks specifically designed for parallel AI processing are provided herein. In various implementations, the disclosed systems, devices, and methods complement or replace conventional systems, devices, and methods for parallel neural processing that (a) greatly reduce neural processing time necessary to process more complex problem sets; (b) implement neuroplasticity necessary for self-learning; and (c) introduce the concept and application of implicit memory, in addition to explicit memory, necessary to imbue an element of intuition. With these properties, implementations of the disclosed invention make it possible to emulate human consciousness or awareness.

Abstract: A beverage dispensing system is provided, including a main body having a base portion, and a cradle portion configured to support a beverage container including a beverage to be dispensed. The cradle portion may include an elongated cavity, and a shoulder configured to receive an inverted beverage container. The beverage dispensing system may further include an adaptor, and a self-venting tap, and the adaptor is configured to couple a beverage container to the self-venting tap, such that a beverage may be dispensed through the tap.